Suggestion for wireless receiver please

Suggestion for wireless receiver please

We mounted our TV above the fireplace. The AT&T wireless receiver is connected in a nearby closet. The previous owners had a pre-existing Niles MSU-250 wireless transmitter but after spending hours talking to both AT&T and Niles Tech Support, I have given up on this unit working.

Looking for advice on what everyone in my situation (TV mounted, cable box somewhere else) has used for a wireless receiver? I was told today at the AT&T store that I can call their 800 number and they may have one but I'd rather get advice from you, the AT&T customer experts. Thanks in advance for your help!

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att needs to offer a remote that includes the wi-fi method for u-verse and IR for other devices.

Logitech has some products that can do what you want via IR.

Maybe the simplest solution is to find an inconspicuous location for the STB that still has a line of site to the remote. OR, how about the point anywhere remote (if thety are currently available. I have had one for a few years. It works most of the time.

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Re: Suggestion for wireless receiver please

Sorry to bug again!

I just took a look at the Point Anywhere remote on AT&T's site. Do you know if it is the same thing as the standard black remote I got during installation a few weeks ago? The remote looks identical but the model # is different so this one could truly be more powerful.

Re: Suggestion for wireless receiver please

mcooper11 - Guess it is best described as a black remote with added features.

The feature for your case is an RF dongle. The dongle plugs in to the USB port on the STB. The remote communicates with the dongle via RF. The dongle generates IR to control the STB.

Additional features - the remote and dongle can be paired with a code, so you can have multiple pairs in the house.

The remote can learn IR from other device remotes - good if you have a device not supported with standard codes.

Possible problem areas - Poor RF power - If it is not working well - hold the emote vertically, touching your chin while pushing the button, using your head as an antenna.

Still IR corruption sensitive. STB must be hidden (Which you will have)

It does work most of the time. It is a compromise design to use existing technology. The wi-fi control via IOS device is much more effective to the STB, but there is not yet a version that supports other IR devices.

The point anywhere remote is a reasonable interim solution. I have used one since Nov, 09 for my second set in the room - look at my avatar. The ipad app now allows me to also control the DVR connected to the small Sharp on the bottom left. I could have used another RF remote, but did not want to spend for it.

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Re: Suggestion for wireless receiver please

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mcooper11 - I think the buddy TV app was the first one available for IP remote control. For some reason, I never looked at it. Just did look at it.

the remote portion has the same functionality as the att U-verse app for iphone (v2.6). The difference is it is a picture of the silver remote that half fits on the screen.. You expose the buttons you need by scrolling.. The att version is a nice presentation on two separate screens. You page between the two.

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